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Henry Hudson: The New World Voyager Whose Quest Cost Him His Life

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Henry Hudson was an English explorer who made four voyages to North America between 1607 and 1611. He explored the Hudson River and Hudson Bay, and is credited with discovering the Delaware Bay and Manhattan Island.

Henry Hudson: New World Voyager (Quest Biography)

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Early life and career

Henry Hudson was born in 1570 in Yorkshire, England. He was the son of a butcher, and he received a basic education. As a young man, he went to sea, and he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a captain by the age of 30.

In 1607, Hudson was hired by the Muscovy Company to search for a northern passage to Asia. He sailed east across the Atlantic Ocean, and he eventually reached the coast of Greenland. He then sailed south along the coast of North America, and he explored the Hudson River and Hudson Bay.

The Hudson River

The Hudson River is a major river in the northeastern United States. It flows from the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to the Atlantic Ocean. The river is named after Henry Hudson, who explored the river in 1609.

The Hudson River is a vital waterway for the New York metropolitan area. It is used for shipping, transportation, and recreation. The river is also home to a variety of fish and wildlife.

Hudson Bay

Hudson Bay is a large bay in northeastern Canada. It is the second largest bay in the world, after the Bay of Bengal. Hudson Bay is named after Henry Hudson, who explored the bay in 1610.

Hudson Bay is a major waterway for the Canadian Arctic. It is used for shipping, transportation, and fishing. The bay is also home to a variety of marine life, including whales, seals, and polar bears.

The Delaware Bay

The Delaware Bay is a large bay in the northeastern United States. It is located between the states of New Jersey and Delaware. The bay is named after the Delaware River, which flows into the bay.

The Delaware Bay is a major waterway for the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is used for shipping, transportation, and recreation. The bay is also home to a variety of fish and wildlife.

Manhattan Island

Manhattan Island is an island in the New York metropolitan area. It is the most populous island in the United States, and it is home to the city of New York.

Manhattan Island is named after the Lenape Native American tribe, who called the island "Mannahatta." The island was purchased by the Dutch in 1626, and it became a major trading center for the fur trade.

Death and legacy

In 1611, Hudson embarked on his fourth voyage to North America. He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, and he eventually reached the coast of Canada. He then sailed into Hudson Bay, and he became trapped in the ice.

Hudson's crew mutinied, and they set him, his son, and seven other crew members adrift in a small boat. Hudson and his companions were never seen again.

Henry Hudson was a brave and determined explorer. He made significant contributions to the exploration of North America, and his discoveries helped to shape the history of the United States. He is remembered as one of the greatest explorers of all time.